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Saffron vs. Dashi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Saffron and Dashi different?

  • Saffron is richer in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper, Folate, and Fiber, while Dashi is higher in Selenium.
  • Saffron covers your daily need of Iron 126% more than Dashi.
  • Saffron is lower in Sodium.

Spices, saffron and Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Saffron
Saffron
8
:
2
Dashi
Dashi
Contains more Iron +977.7%
Contains more Magnesium +371.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.8%
Contains more Potassium +457.9%
Contains less Sodium -86.1%
Contains more Zinc +1111.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Calcium +68.5%
Contains more Selenium +392.9%
Saffron
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Dashi
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 39% 40% 72% 28% 140% 3% 0% 0% 151%
Contains more Iron +977.7%
Contains more Magnesium +371.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.8%
Contains more Potassium +457.9%
Contains less Sodium -86.1%
Contains more Zinc +1111.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Calcium +68.5%
Contains more Selenium +392.9%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Saffron
Saffron
5
:
5
Dashi
Dashi
Contains more Vitamin C +7245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +910%
Contains more Folate +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 500
Saffron
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
Dashi
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 15% 0% 4% 25% 100% 47% 0% 24% 16% 38% 168%
Contains more Vitamin C +7245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +910%
Contains more Folate +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 500

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saffron
Saffron
3
:
2
Dashi
Dashi
Contains more Water +417.4%
Contains more Other +144.4%
Contains more Protein +46.1%
Contains more Fats +137.4%
Equal in Carbs - 64.88
Saffron
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Dashi
17% 14% 65% 2% 2%
Protein: 16.7 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 64.88 g
Water: 2.3 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more Water +417.4%
Contains more Other +144.4%
Contains more Protein +46.1%
Contains more Fats +137.4%
Equal in Carbs - 64.88

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saffron
Saffron
1
:
2
Dashi
Dashi
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1150.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +117%
Saffron
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Dashi
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.433 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.485 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1150.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +117%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Saffron Dashi
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Dashi Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 64.68g Dashi
Protein 11.43g 16.7g Dashi
Fats 5.85g 13.89g Dashi
Carbs 65.37g 64.88g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 438kcal Dashi
Sugar 14.47g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 0.2g Saffron
Calcium 111mg 187mg Dashi
Iron 11.1mg 1.03mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 56mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 166mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 309mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 1067mg Saffron
Zinc 1.09mg 0.09mg Saffron
Copper 0.328mg 0mg Saffron
Manganese 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 27.6µg Dashi
Vitamin A 530IU 500IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 25µg Saffron
Vitamin E 0.72mg Dashi
Vitamin C 80.8mg 1.1mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.1mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.43mg Dashi
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 2.46mg Dashi
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.1mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 21µg Saffron
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Dashi
Vitamin K 66.9µg Dashi
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg Saffron
Saturated Fat 1.586g 3.433g Saffron
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 5.365g Dashi
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 4.485g Dashi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saffron Dashi
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Saffron
38%
Dashi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
53%
Dashi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 919mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.847g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Dashi
Dashi is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/nutrients
  2. Dashi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171613/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.